ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION for ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States Program, program implementation S1340/HR2244/HR467, The Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act of 2007, all provisions relating to Medicare Part B Coverage of geriatric assessment and chrnoic care management services for eligible beneficiaries and process measures and outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaires with multiple chronic illnesses, including dementia. S1758, the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, all provisions relating to establishing a national, voluntary disability insurance program. S1628 Nurse Faculty and Physical Therapist Education Act of 2007 all provisions relating to geriatric faculty fellowships H con Res 133 supproting the goals and ideals of Long Term Care Awareness week, all provisions relating to Long Term Care Awareness week. S897 Alzheimer's Family Assistance Act of 2007, all provisions relating to long term care tax credits, treatment of premiums or qualified long-term care insurance contracts and tax credits for caregivers. S2708, caring for An Aging America Act, all provisions relating to training of health care professionals and direct care workers S264, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions relating to improving the transparency of information about skilled nursing facilities and providing dementia management training. HR1032, Alzheimer's Treatment and Caregiver Support Act, all provisions relating to grants for the expansion of treatment services to individuals with Alzheimer's and training and support services for families and caregivers
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRENDA ANN SULICK | — |
| JENNIFER ZEITZER | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
PL 108-173, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement & Modernization Act of 2003, all provisions relating to the establishment of a new Pard D voluntary prescription drug Benefit program, Medicare coverage of care coordination services for individuals with chronic conditions and a one-year moratorium on therapy caps. S2499, Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP extension act of 2007 - all provisions relating to Medicare and establishing a Medicare Chronic Care Demonstration Program
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELLEN GOLDSTEIN | — |
| BRENDA ANN SULICK | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H Con Res 2121S Con Res 70 - FY 2009 Budget Resolution - all provisions related to function 550 (section 102) spending on health.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER ZEITZER | — |
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
S898/HR1560 - Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act of 2007, all provisons relating to funding for Alzheimer's research, public health promotion and prevention of Alzheimer's Disease and assistance for caregivers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER ZEITZER | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.